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CPS response to The Criminal Justice Joint Inspection (CJJI) of how well the criminal justice system serves survivors of rape

… Rape is a truly devastating and life changing crime. Victims of this most invasive abuse can suffer lasting … in the number of rape cases we bring to court so that more victims, irrespective of background and circumstances, see … and complex cases; and  improving the support given to victims, and recognising the trauma they experience. Our …

Domestic Abuse: Policy Statement

… Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Strategy CPS Commitment to Victims of Domestic Abuse Communicating with and engaging victims of Domestic Abuse Tackling Domestic Abuse Policy … prosecutions and improve criminal justice outcomes for victims whilst focusing on casework quality. It will be of …

Investigating and Prosecuting Disability Hate Crime: Best Practice

… the CPS Disablist Harassment Communicating with Disabled Victims, Reasonable Adjustments and Special Measures What is … tool and a call for greater empathy and understanding for victims, as well as coordinated action in bringing more … magistrate, District Judge or Judge in open court. 10.    Victims of disability hate crime may be targeted for multiple …

Service Level Agreement between the Crown Prosecution Service London and the Metropolitan Police Service for domestic violence cases

… Witnesses a Police Service Guide Home Circular 19/2000 Victims Charter Special Measures - Practice Guidance MPS … crime and the aim of this agreement is to ensure that victims of both direct and indirect domestic violence are … partners or former partners whether married or not; Victims including male victims, victims in same sex relations …

CPS North East - Domestic Abuse Prosecutions - December 2023

Domestic Abuse

… building and approach to prosecuting DA cases Supporting victims Acceptability of pleas Trial Sentencing and Ancillary … the criminal justice system. The safety of adult and child victims is imperative when prosecuting cases of DA. There is … aggravating factor because of the abuse of trust involved. Victims will know and often live with, or have lived with, …

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Policy guidance on the prosecution of crimes against older people

… people by prosecuting offences against them and supporting victims and witnesses throughout that process. This document … vulnerability and how we support older people who are victims and witnesses of crime. For the purpose of our policy … the tests within the Code for Crown Prosecutors . Support victims and witnesses to give their best evidence. Invite …

Stalking or Harassment

… or Charges Drafting the charge/indictment Support for victims Acceptability of pleas Bail and keeping a victim … of stalking or harassment, the support and safety needs of victims should be identified from the outset, and continually … appropriate and effective response. Though most reported victims of stalking or harassment are women, the CPS …

Pre-Trial Therapy - Accompanying note for therapists

… pre-trial therapy to rape and serious sexual assault victims Key points for therapists What is best for the victim … process and how this can impact clients who have been victims of a criminal offence. This accompanying note has … pre-trial therapy to rape and serious sexual assault victims Key points for therapists It is important that all …